Interview with a schizophrenic

Today we welcome Sumit from !ndia. Sumit has been experiencing psychosis & depression during his adult life. He feels it is linked with the stresses of his corporate career. He displays a reflective, philosophical outlook, and it was my privilege to hear his story. #schizophrenia #corporate #medication Music : Calm Binaural Meditation - Swedish Sound Therapy * 00:00:30 - 00:00:48: Introduction by Duncan, introduction of guest Sumit * 00:00:49 - 00:00:57: Sumit shares his location and brief introduction * 00:00:58 - 00:01:24: Duncan discusses his travel experience in India * 00:01:28 - 00:01:59: Sumit and Duncan talk about travel routes and experiences * 00:02:10 - 00:02:26: Discussion about Kashmir's current situation * 00:03:21 - 00:19:05: Sumit shares his mental health journey and experience with schizophrenia * 00:19:06 - 00:23:38: Duncan reflects on the challenges of paranoia and psychosis * 00:23:39 - 00:25:59: Sumit talks about the influence of internet information on his delusions * 00:26:03 - 00:29:22: Comparison between mental health support in India and the UK; importance of family support * 00:29:23 - 00:31:47: Sumit discusses his career, corporate stress, and future plans * 00:31:47 - 00:33:10: Conclusion and plans for future discussions * 00:33:11 - 00:34:19: Discussion about podcast format and distribution * 00:34:34 - 00:37:10: Closing theme music ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Today we welcome Kendra, a therapist dealing with relationship issues due to Sex & Porn addiction. I feel this is increasingly relevant today, given its impact on the mental health of the global community. Kendra is based in North Carolina. #Sex #Porn #Addiction thehealinghearttherapycenter.com [http://thehealinghearttherapycenter.com/] Music: Prime Time - Martin Klem 00:00:32: Introduction to the episode 00:00:35: Welcoming Kendra 00:00:38: Introducing Kendra's specialization 00:00:44: Clarifying the episode's focus 00:00:55: Discussion on sex and porn addiction's relevance 00:01:07: Kendra and Duncan exchange greetings 00:01:16: Weather conversation 00:03:04: Moving to Scotland and its weather 00:03:05: Kendra explains her profession and reason for contact 00:04:56: Effects of sex and porn addiction on mental health 00:05:40: Young generations and social skills 00:07:19: Impact of the pandemic on younger generations 00:10:05: Continuing challenges post-pandemic 00:10:56: Society’s pressure to remain youthful 00:12:08: Embracing individuality in modern society 00:14:13: Link between sex and porn addiction and mental health 00:15:06: Factors contributing to unhealthy sexual behaviors 00:17:45: Understanding normal sexuality over a lifespan 00:19:46: Societal judgments on sexuality 00:20:16: Schizophrenia’s impact on relationships 00:21:01: Kendra discusses her daughter’s mental health diagnoses 00:22:27: Supporting and advocating for individuals with mental health struggles 00:22:41: The unique gifts of those with mental health challenges 00:23:11: The experience of being a service user 00:23:38: Connecting with people with mental health conditions 00:24:04: The need for love and understanding for disabled individuals 00:24:48: The impact of societal norms on mental health 00:25:16: Self-acceptance and self-love 00:26:12: The influence of pornography on society 00:28:40: The fantasy world of pornography 00:29:56: Developing healthy coping skills 00:30:52: The taboos around sex and pornography 00:34:17: The isolation and disconnection tied to sex addiction 00:35:02: Recreational sex and its consequences 00:37:16: The effect of recreational sex on intimate relationships 00:38:14: Conclusion and invitation to return to the podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

We welcome 30-something Sarah from Arizona today. She has a schizoaffective - bipolar type diagnosis. We discuss her mental health journey with a particular focus on the importance of prioritising sanity and the dangers of medication. #schizoaffective #sanity #medication Music: 6th Third Eye Chakra Kundalini Breathing - 369 ***************************************** ** Duncan's links: ** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI ** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk ** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl ** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf ***************************************** 00:00:27: Introduction to the episode 00:00:38: Introducing Sarah, the guest 00:00:58: Discussing the weather in Arizona and Scotland 00:01:44: Starting the interview with Sarah 00:02:04: Sarah's earliest symptoms and childhood experiences 00:03:27: Symptoms subside during adolescence 00:05:03: Psychotic break and delusions in adulthood 00:06:17: Researching symptoms and delusions 00:07:11: Pursuing a career in tarot reading 00:10:41: Realising psychosis and medication discussion 00:14:19: Struggles with balancing spirituality and sanity 00:17:18: Managing mental health with medication 00:19:05: Personal beliefs and thought processes 00:20:18: Introduction and initial discussion 00:20:47: Struggles with delusions and intrusive thoughts 00:21:20: The role of antipsychotics and accountability 00:21:56: Side effects of antipsychotic medication 00:22:22: Experience with Metformin 00:23:54: Weight gain and its impact 00:25:03: Considering new medication 00:26:35: Challenges with weight loss on antipsychotics 00:27:07: Long-term acceptance and common struggles 00:27:41: Conclusion and plans to catch up 00:27:56: Binaural beats for soothing the mind 00:28:19: Final thoughts and goodbyes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Welcome to another solo episode. Duncan talks about Season 3, his books and his new therapy of pure high frequency binaural beats. Wisdom of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/4cCwOYR Way of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3S4Nnoa Weight gain of a schizophrenic: https://bit.ly/3xS1Vkh Show notes Vol 1: https://bit.ly/3WljYsq Show notes Vol 2: https://bit.ly/4dib1WH Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf Binaural Beats: https://bit.ly/3zDLLeX #schizophrenia #awareness #activism Music: Blue Asparagus - TAGE 00:00:30: Introduction to the episode 00:00:43: Season three overview 00:01:30: Format of season three and its focus 00:03:20: Previous guest: Ben Benjamin 00:04:28: Personal beliefs and perspectives on life 00:05:17: Preference for calm and honest conversations 00:05:31: Discussion of published books 00:07:01: First book: Wisdom of Schizophrenic 00:07:25: Second book: Way of a Schizophrenic 00:08:02: Third book: Weight Gain of a Schizophrenic 00:09:24: Impact of medication and daily life 00:11:01: Importance of understanding schizophrenia 00:12:58: Upcoming book: War of the Schizophrenic 00:13:52: Additional published works 00:15:12: Use of binaural beats for mental health 00:16:46: Medication for diabetes 00:17:26: Future guest interviews and feedback 00:18:28: Use of AI tool for transcripts 00:19:00: Closing remarks and future plans ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ben has returned for another episode. We discuss medication and the effects of schizophrenia as a child. We touch on the wider aspects of humanity including life on Mars. #medication #schizoaffective #projectstargate Music: Gamma Sines - Rocket Noise ***************************************** ** Duncan's links: ** Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX9UeI ** Homepage: https://iwasme.co.uk ** Youtube : https://bit.ly/460OkUl ** Patreon: https://bit.ly/3zCVPVf ***************************************** 00:00:01: Introduction to the episode 00:00:12: Welcoming Benjamin back to the show 00:00:22: Discussing Benjamin's diagnosis and previous episodes 00:00:49: Brief update about Benjamin's current life and work 00:03:31: Talking about recovery and dealing with schizophrenia 00:04:08: Stigma of schizophrenia and media portrayal 00:05:12: Starting conversation regarding medication 00:08:44: Talking about medication adjustment and working with psychiatrist 00:09:41: Discussing patient-doctor relationship and the importance of being vocal 00:11:30: Discussing physical side effects of medication 00:13:16: Conversation about body weight and eating habits 00:15:17: Sharing about pre-diagnosis experiences as a child suffering from schizophrenia 00:17:16: Discussing how schizophrenia manifested during Benjamin's childhood 00:19:44: Challenges of diagnosing schizophrenia in children 00:20:27: Recalling possible hallucinations and psychosis episodes from childhood 00:21:44: Comparing childhood and current-day hallucinations. 00:22:08: Discussing the diagnosis of Schizophrenia 00:23:04: Role of triggering events in the onset of Schizophrenia 00:24:16: Discussion on the concept of triggering events in Schizophrenia 00:26:23: Living with Schizophrenia 00:27:05: Coping mechanisms for Schizophrenia 00:28:02: Spiritual contributions of those with Schizophrenia 00:29:40: Discussing theories about human origins and evolution 00:31:01: The connection between Schizophrenia and other energies 00:32:00: Exploring Schizophrenia from a perspective of nature and Shamanism 00:33:00: Conversations around ancient civilization on Mars 00:34:23: Exploring the possibility of humans being from another planet 00:36:19: The connection between spirituality and mental health 00:39:20: Understanding enlightenment 00:42:23: Realizations of mortality and the importance of making the world a better place 00:43:06: Closing the conversation and choosing binaural beats. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.